Merseyside

Southport is gearing up to stage one of sport's greatest occasions in July as the British Open Golf Championships comes to the region from 17-20 July, 2008.

The Open returns to the Merseyside coastline in the heart of 'England's golf coast for 2008. The Royal Birkdale Golf Club - one of Britain's finest golf clubs - will host the prestigious event, which attracts the world's best golfers.
The championship was last staged in Merseyside at Royal Liverpool in 2006.